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Community Herbal Aid for Central Texas Flood Relief

July 14, 2025 - September 30, 2025

Ways you can join our Central Texas Herbal Community in supporting those affected by the recent Floods

Our local herbal community is working with Herbalists Without Borders to coordinate herbal aid for those affected. Our families, friends, and neighbors are going to need support for the long term and we as herbalists are committed to supporting them through all the stages of healing.

Thank you to the many who have reached out asking how you can help! Below are the current requests and instructions on who to contact to coordinate shipping or drop off.

To contribute financially to HWB please use this link and add “flood relief” in the comments with your donation:
https://donorbox.org/hwb-wildflower-chapter

*Herbal Support for stress, sleep, trauma, grief, immunity, working in hot and hazardous conditions, electrolyte-rich hydration, i.e:

Herbs: Rose, Mimosa, Lavender, Chamomile, Oats, Tulsi, Spearmint, Peppermint, Catnip, Skullcap, Passionflower, Elderberry, Hibiscus, Lemon Balm
Forms: Dried herbs; prepared tinctures, elixirs, glycerites; flower essences; tea bags, hydrosols, foot and bath soaks; blended formulas for grief, stress, respiratory support, antimicrobial sprays

*Essential oils of Lavender, Thyme, Eucalyptus, Mints; prepared aromatherapy blend roll-ons and inhalers for stress, grief, and respiratory support

*Herbal insect-deterrent, cooling, and anti-microbial sprays

*Incense or smoke bundles- plant-based (not-synthetic)

*Rescue Remedy flower essence, pastilles, etc.

*Salves for sore muscles, respiratory support, wound healing

*Supplies: Clean and sterile ½ or 1 oz dropper bottles, and 1 oz spray bottles, muslin tea bags or metal tea infusers, inhaler tubes, low or no-sugar electrolyte mixes, care kit packaging

Thank you for packaging donations with extra care to avoid breakage and waste, and clearly labeling with name of herb, type and date of preparation.

 EMAIL HWB Chapter Coordinator Darlene Starr
rootedrelations@gmail.com with any questions or:

  • to request care kits for yourself, your organization or community in disaster-affected areas
  • if you want to donate large quantities or supplies not listed above
  • for shipping address, or for drop-off addresses in the Austin, TX metro.

We are all so grateful for the village of helpers, and the outpouring of energy and support for the people of Central Texas. Please share with others who may wish to help in this way.

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